University of Houston Cougars guard Jaaron Simmons, right, forces a loss of possession from University of Texas San Antonio Road Runners guard Lewis, Keon, left, during the first half of their matchup in the Hofheinz Pavillion at the University of Houston, Thursday, Nov. 14, 2013, in Houston. (Cody Duty / Houston Chronicle)

Houston Cougars forward TaShawn Thomas dunks during the first half of their matchup against the University of Texas San Antonio Road Runners in the Hofheinz Pavillion at the University of Houston, Thursday, Nov. 14, 2013, in Houston. (Cody Duty / Houston Chronicle) less

Houston Cougars forward TaShawn Thomas dunks during the first half of their matchup against the University of Texas San Antonio Road Runners in the Hofheinz Pavillion at the University of Houston, Thursday, ... more

Houston Cougars forward TaShawn Thomas dunks during the first half of their matchup against the University of Texas San Antonio Road Runners in the Hofheinz Pavillion at the University of Houston, Thursday, Nov. 14, 2013, in Houston. (Cody Duty / Houston Chronicle) less

Houston Cougars forward TaShawn Thomas dunks during the first half of their matchup against the University of Texas San Antonio Road Runners in the Hofheinz Pavillion at the University of Houston, Thursday, ... more

Houston Cougars guard Danuel House, left, blocks a shot from University of Texas San Antonio Road Runners center Sherman, Kaj-Björn, right, during the first half of their matchup in the Hofheinz Pavillion at the University of Houston, Thursday, Nov. 14, 2013, in Houston. (Cody Duty / Houston Chronicle) less

Houston Cougars guard Danuel House, left, blocks a shot from University of Texas San Antonio Road Runners center Sherman, Kaj-Björn, right, during the first half of their matchup in the Hofheinz Pavillion at ... more

Houston Cougars forward Mikhail McLean, left, attempts to shoot over pressure from University of Texas San Antonio Road Runners forward Tyler Wood, during the first half of their matchup in the Hofheinz Pavillion at the University of Houston, Thursday, Nov. 14, 2013, in Houston. (Cody Duty / Houston Chronicle) less

Houston Cougars forward Mikhail McLean, left, attempts to shoot over pressure from University of Texas San Antonio Road Runners forward Tyler Wood, during the first half of their matchup in the Hofheinz ... more

Houston Cougars guard Jaaron Simmons, left, drives past University of Texas San Antonio Road Runners center Kaj-Björn Sherman, right, during the first half of their matchup in the Hofheinz Pavillion at the University of Houston, Thursday, Nov. 14, 2013, in Houston. (Cody Duty / Houston Chronicle) less

Houston Cougars guard Jaaron Simmons, left, drives past University of Texas San Antonio Road Runners center Kaj-Björn Sherman, right, during the first half of their matchup in the Hofheinz Pavillion at the ... more

University of Texas San Antonio Road Runners forward Tyler Wood, right, reacts after Houston Cougars forward J.J. Richardson, left, forced him to lose possession of the ball during the first half of their matchup in the Hofheinz Pavillion at the University of Houston, Thursday, Nov. 14, 2013, in Houston. (Cody Duty / Houston Chronicle) less

University of Texas San Antonio Road Runners forward Tyler Wood, right, reacts after Houston Cougars forward J.J. Richardson, left, forced him to lose possession of the ball during the first half of their ... more

Houston Cougars head men's basketball coach James Dickey yells during the first half of their matchup against the University of Texas San Antonio Road Runners in the Hofheinz Pavillion at the University of Houston, Thursday, Nov. 14, 2013, in Houston. (Cody Duty / Houston Chronicle) less

Houston Cougars head men's basketball coach James Dickey yells during the first half of their matchup against the University of Texas San Antonio Road Runners in the Hofheinz Pavillion at the University of ... more

Houston Cougars guard Brandon Morris recovers a forced turnover from the University of Texas San Antonio Road Runners during the first half of their matchup in the Hofheinz Pavillion at the University of Houston, Thursday, Nov. 14, 2013, in Houston. (Cody Duty / Houston Chronicle) less

Houston Cougars guard Brandon Morris recovers a forced turnover from the University of Texas San Antonio Road Runners during the first half of their matchup in the Hofheinz Pavillion at the University of ... more

University of Texas San Antonio Road Runners guard Hyjii Thomas, left, works to recover a loose ball forced by Houston Cougars guard L.J. Rose, right, during the second half of their matchup in the Hofheinz Pavillion at the University of Houston, Thursday, Nov. 14, 2013, in Houston. Houston won 80-62. (Cody Duty / Houston Chronicle) less

University of Texas San Antonio Road Runners guard Hyjii Thomas, left, works to recover a loose ball forced by Houston Cougars guard L.J. Rose, right, during the second half of their matchup in the Hofheinz ... more

Houston Cougars forward Danrad Knowles, left, smiles as he's congratulated by guard Danuel House, right, after drawing a foul during the second half of their matchup against the University of Texas San Antonio Road Runners in the Hofheinz Pavillion at the University of Houston, Thursday, Nov. 14, 2013, in Houston. Houston won 80-62. (Cody Duty / Houston Chronicle) less

Houston Cougars forward Danrad Knowles, left, smiles as he's congratulated by guard Danuel House, right, after drawing a foul during the second half of their matchup against the University of Texas San Antonio ... more

Houston Cougars forward TaShawn Thomas, left, and guard LeRon Barnes, right, pressure University of Texas San Antonio Road Runners center Kaj-Björn Sherman, center, during the second half of their matchup in the Hofheinz Pavillion at the University of Houston, Thursday, Nov. 14, 2013, in Houston. Houston won 80-62. (Cody Duty / Houston Chronicle) less

Houston Cougars forward TaShawn Thomas, left, and guard LeRon Barnes, right, pressure University of Texas San Antonio Road Runners center Kaj-Björn Sherman, center, during the second half of their matchup in ... more

Houston Cougars head coach James Dickey, looks on from the sideline during the second half of their matchup against the University of Texas San Antonio Road Runners in the Hofheinz Pavillion at the University of Houston, Thursday, Nov. 14, 2013, in Houston. (Cody Duty / Houston Chronicle) less

Houston Cougars head coach James Dickey, looks on from the sideline during the second half of their matchup against the University of Texas San Antonio Road Runners in the Hofheinz Pavillion at the University ... more

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Houston Cougars guard Danuel House, center, jumps over University of Texas San Antonio Road Runners guard Keon Lewis, left and guard Devon Agusi, right, for a shot during the second half of their matchup in the Hofheinz Pavillion at the University of Houston, Thursday, Nov. 14, 2013, in Houston. Houston won 80-62. (Cody Duty / Houston Chronicle) less

Houston Cougars guard Danuel House, center, jumps over University of Texas San Antonio Road Runners guard Keon Lewis, left and guard Devon Agusi, right, for a shot during the second half of their matchup in the ... more

Houston Cougars guard Danuel House, center, jumps over University of Texas San Antonio Road Runners guard Keon Lewis, left, for a shot during the second half of their matchup in the Hofheinz Pavillion at the University of Houston, Thursday, Nov. 14, 2013, in Houston. Houston won 80-62. (Cody Duty / Houston Chronicle) less

Houston Cougars guard Danuel House, center, jumps over University of Texas San Antonio Road Runners guard Keon Lewis, left, for a shot during the second half of their matchup in the Hofheinz Pavillion at the ... more

Houston Cougars forward Danrad Knowles, left, and Houston Cougars head coach James Dickey, right, talk on the sidelines during the second half of their matchup against the University of Texas San Antonio Road Runners in the Hofheinz Pavillion at the University of Houston, Thursday, Nov. 14, 2013, in Houston. (Cody Duty / Houston Chronicle) less

Houston Cougars forward Danrad Knowles, left, and Houston Cougars head coach James Dickey, right, talk on the sidelines during the second half of their matchup against the University of Texas San Antonio Road ... more